Kathmandu: Australia and Nepal celebrated 65 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries on November 15 in Kathmandu. Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sushila Karki participated in a special reception hosted by the Embassy of Australia in Nepal to commemorate 65 years of diplomatic relations between the two close friends.
Addressing the event, Prime Minister Karki said, “Over more than six decades, our partnership has grown to cover key areas like education, trade, development, and culture. Nepal truly values Australia’s friendship, its continued development assistance, and its principled support for our democratic and inclusive transformation.”
Prime Minister Karki also launched a souvenir book titled “65 Years Together”, published by the Association of Nepalese Alumni from Australia, highlighting the timeline, dimensions, and depth of people-to-people linkages between the two countries.
During the event, Australia’s Ambassador to Nepal, Leann Johnston, also highlighted the Australia-Nepal relations during her remarks.
Since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries in 1960, the Nepali diaspora in Australia has expanded significantly in recent years, strengthening people-to-people links and cultural ties. Today, Nepalis contribute actively to Australia’s multicultural society while maintaining deep connections with their homeland, reads the statement of the Embassy.
“Both nations collaborate closely in bilateral, regional, and multilateral fora, including the United Nations, and share common agendas on climate action, sustainable development, gender equality, and peacekeeping, reinforcing their commitment to global stability and prosperity,” the Embassy stated.
The Australia–Nepal relationship continues to flourish with ever-increasing people-to-people connections, respect for sovereignty, and the promotion of democratic values.
